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The main mission of US Secretary of State John Kerry's first visit to China today was to work out a diplomatic agenda between the two new administrations following major cabinet reshuffles in both capitals. But the more compelling issue in the Korean Peninsula will dominate Kerry's first encounter with Chinese leaders and be a test of how far the two major powers can join hands...

US Secretary of State says ties are no longer based on narrow issues Senior Chinese and US diplomats stressed the importance of a constructive and productive bilateral relationship ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to China next week for the APEC leaders summit and a one-day State visit there. US Secretary of State John Kerry described the bilateral relationship as the...

Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday called for denuclearization, peace and dialogue on the Korean Peninsula issue. "China's stance on the Korean Peninsula is consistent. No matter what happens, China will stick to denuclearization and peace on the peninsula and settling the issue through dialogue," Wang said in talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Stressing...

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John Kerry Gives Human Rights Report - Mentions Russia Syria Uganda Venezuela CAR N.Korea China
WASHINGTON - The United States on Thursday condemned "deplorable" conditions in North Korea and said serious abuses against stateless Rohingya Muslims threaten Myanmar's progress on human rights.
The State Department made its assessments in an annual global report on human rights.
The report also criticized a flawed election that disenfranchised Cambodian voters and said there was a climate of fear and self-censorship in Sri Lanka, where the government has made insufficient progress in accounting for alleged war crimes.
But it noted some progress in Asia, including political prisoner releases in Myanmar as it shifts from authoritarian rule, and China's announcing a change in its one-child policy.
The report, however, was mostly strongly critical of China, where it said authorities continued to tighten restrictions on basic freedoms.
It noted a continuing crackdown on rights activists and freedom of expression, and increased repression against ethnic Tibetans and Uighur Muslims in the country's far west.
At the launch of report, that assesses conditions in almost 200 countries and territories during 2013, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry offered a stinging rebuke of North Korea.
He cited a U.N. commission of inquiry that found "clear and compelling evidence of wholesale torture and crimes against humanity." He voiced disgust over summary executions reported by the commission in which victims were fired at by artillery and anti-aircraft weapons "that literally obliterate human beings."
Kerry did not comment, however, on the commission's recommendation that North Korea be referred to the International Criminal Court, set to be considered by the U.N. Human Rights Council in March.
North Korea has rejected the U.N. report, claiming it is a U.S.-orchestrated effort to bring down its socialist system.
The U.S. report found that in Myanmar, where the Washington has eased sanctions to reward the government's shift from five decades of army rule, significant human rights problems persist throughout the country.
Military and security forces continued to act with impunity, and the government did little during the year to address the root causes of the violence between Buddhists and Muslims in Rakhine State, and fulfil its 2012 pledge to take steps to provide a path for citizenship for the Rohingya, the report said.
At the end of 2103, some 140,000 people remained internally displaced, the U.S. said, citing reports that state government and security officials, acting in conjunction with Rakhine and Rohingya criminal elements, have smuggled and trafficked thousands of Rohingya out of the country, often for profit.
While noting the continuing human rights problems, Kerry held up Myanmar as an example of positive change as it moves "slowly moving away not just from dictatorship but toward a more effective partnering with the United States and the international community."
In Vietnam, another Southeast Asian country that the U.S. has striven to deepen ties, the report said the human rights situation remained poor. Authorities restricted internet and press freedoms and persecuted unregistered religious groups.
The U.S. voiced concern about political violence and "tightening of political space" in Bangladesh, where the opposition boycotted elections last month.
North Korea,Uganda,Central African Republic,China,Russia,Syria,Venezuela The deaths of 1,100 Bangladeshis in the garment industry's worst disaster resulted in some progress on worker safety in the South Asian nation, but poor working conditions and labour rights remained serious human rights concerns, the report said.

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Kerry plays classical guitar in China

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BBC News John Kerry The United States does not seek to contain China

US Secretary of State John Kerry is in China for talks with President Xi Jinping.
The visit is part of the sixth round of strategic and economic talks between the two countries.
Mr Kerry spoke of the need for cooperation between Washington and Beijing and reassured his host that the "US does not seek to contain China".

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Kerry visits China-US joint venture on advanced engines

US Secretary of State JohnKerry has left Beijing on Saturday afternoon, ending a two-day visit to China.

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John Kerry arrives in Seoul amid Korean crisis

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived today in Seoul as tension increases in the Korean Peninsula, Kerry's Asia trip will include visits to China and Japa...

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns N. Korea of ′dead end′
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America′s top diplomat has once again asked for China′s help in getting North Korea to give up its nuclear program... saying support is not only wanted but necessary.
Pyongyang, meanwhile on the same day said... it has no interest in discussing the matter with the U.S.
Kim Hyun-bin reports. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes to work closely with China to make North Korea realize that its current path only leads to a dead end.
In a speech at Johns Hopkins University on Tuesday, Kerry said North Korea will only realize security and prosperity when it gives up its nuclear program.
The U.S. diplomat also stressed the importance of cooperation with China on nonproliferation.
Last week, Kerry praised Beijing for putting pressure on the North by putting limitations on trade going into the country.
China is North Korea′s last remaining major ally and a key provider of food and fuel supplies.
Kerry is scheduled to visit China this week for a range of multi and bilateral meetings, a week ahead of President Barack Obama′s visit to Beijing for the APEC leaders′ summit.
Kerry′s comments come as North Korea ruled out holding talks with the United States regarding either its human rights or nuclear issues.
A spokesperson from the North′s foreign ministry said Tuesday... Pyongyang would not discuss such topics with enemies that aim to topple the regime... adding it′s only willing to speak with countries that respect its sovereign rights.
Watchers say the official′s statement linking human rights and nuclear issues could be an attempt to influence Washington ahead of a possible UN General Assembly vote on a resolution against North Korea′s human rights abuses.
Kim Hyun-bin, Arirang News.

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